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Project Based LearningProject Based LearningProject Based LearningProject Based LearningSusan Gaer, Santa Domingo
Dominican Republic, 2009
What is Project Based Learning
Project Based learning, is a dynamic approach to teaching in which
students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously
developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative
groups.
http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning
Why use Project Based Learning?
• It is active and engaging• It inspires students to obtain a deeper
knowledge of the subjects they're studying.• Research also indicates that students are more
likely to retain the knowledge gained through this approach far more readily than through traditional textbook-centered learning.
• In addition, students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work
Folktale Project• Population-southeast Asian refugees
– Strong oral traditions– Minimal reading and writing
• Collaboration– District librarian– Eighth grade language arts class
• Curriculum integration– Objectives that match the curriculum
Cookbook Project
• Literacy/Beginning Level Southeast Asian Refugees and Latino immigrants
• Language Objectives: Giving step by step directions
The Process
Visalia Adult SchoolLearn American
FolktalesLearn various ways
of telling folktalesDevelop
storyboards to tell their folktale
Tell the folktale to the middle school students
Green Acres Middle School
Learn about cultureDevelop illustration
skillsListen critically and
take notesWrite the folktales
in publishable format
The Newspaper Project• Population-Mostly Latino students
at the intermediate levels of language development.
• Elective Class that students chose to take
• Urban Setting –Large School• Students choose this project the
first semester the class ran.
The ProcessThe Teacher’s Role
Help students organize
Help students develop survey
Develop writing skills
Develop an understanding of copyright issues
The Students’ RoleDevelop an
Editorial CommitteeWrite surveys and
memos soliciting articles
Write key articlesLayout and publish
hard copy
International Home RemediesDeveloped by teachers to train
other teachers
Model remedies from training placed on web
Advertise on webpage for other classes that have interest
Convenient form developed for easy additions
Additions continually archived
Photo Project
1) Students created a list of verbs using beginning level textbooks.
2) Students learned how to use a camera
3) Students took pictures of verbs
4) Pictures were critiqued.
5) Students practiced verb forms
6) Students wrote sentences
7) Students made quizzes and activities
(http://www.quia.com) --online quizzes
Powerpoint and Word for print activities
Class Demographics• Intermediate-Advanced level
language students• Independent study class• Hundreds of student cycling
through 1 hour class for only 8 sessions.
Crucial Elements
Develop a Model
The Project must be geared to the population
Students must see value in the project
Timelines need to have flexibility
Benefits• Students are engaged in a
meaningful project that develops authentic language
• Motivating • Develop a sense of community in the
classroom• Student Centered Classroom• High Self Esteem Levels
http://www.susangaer.com
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